Benedict Cumberbatch has been confirmed to play Shakespeare's tragic hero in 'Hamlet' at London's Barbican Theatre in 2015. Directed by 'Chimerica's' Lyndsey Turner and produced by Sonia Friedman, the performance will run from August to October. This will be Cumberbatch's first stage appearance since a 2011 National Theatre production of 'Frankenstein' by Danny Boyle. Cumberbatch is known for his appearances in BBC's "Sherlock," "Star Trek Into Darkness," "The Fifth Estate," and "12 Years a Slave." Tickets for 'Hamlet' are expected to be released in May...

Benedict Cumberbatch will Star as Hamlet on London Stage in 2015

Benedict Cumberbatch has been confirmed to play Shakespeare's tragic hero in 'Hamlet' at London's Barbican Theatre in 2015. Directed by 'Chimerica's' Lyndsey Turner and produced by Sonia Friedman, the performance will run from August to October. This will be Cumberbatch's first stage appearance since a 2011 National Theatre production of 'Frankenstein' by Danny Boyle. Cumberbatch is known for his appearances in BBC's "Sherlock," "Star Trek Into Darkness," "The Fifth Estate," and "12 Years a Slave." Tickets for 'Hamlet' are expected to be released in May. By Jordan Moses